Name: Quick and Easy Pizza Dough Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Warm Water (1 ½ cups): The water should be lukewarm, around 105-115°F (40-46°C). This is crucial for activating the yeast.; Instant Yeast (2 ¼ teaspoons): This is one packet. Instant yeast is key to making this a truly quick pizza dough recipe as it doesn’t require separate proofing.; Granulated Sugar (1 tablespoon): This provides food for the yeast, helping it activate quickly and adding a subtle depth of flavor to the crust.; All-Purpose Flour (3 ½ cups): Plus more for dusting. All-purpose flour gives a wonderfully balanced texture that’s both soft and sturdy enough for all your favorite toppings.; Salt (2 teaspoons): Salt is essential for flavor and also helps control the yeast, ensuring a steady, even rise.; Olive Oil (¼ cup): This adds richness, flavor, and tenderness to the dough, creating a more delicious and pliable crust.

Description

This quick and easy pizza dough recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, allowing you to create delicious, homemade pizza in under an hour. It’s beginner-friendly and customizable, ensuring a great experience for the whole family.

Ingredients

Warm Water (1 ½ cups): The water should be lukewarm, around 105-115°F (40-46°C). This is crucial for activating the yeast.
Instant Yeast (2 ¼ teaspoons): This is one packet. Instant yeast is key to making this a truly quick pizza dough recipe as it doesn’t require separate proofing.
Granulated Sugar (1 tablespoon): This provides food for the yeast, helping it activate quickly and adding a subtle depth of flavor to the crust.
All-Purpose Flour (3 ½ cups): Plus more for dusting. All-purpose flour gives a wonderfully balanced texture that’s both soft and sturdy enough for all your favorite toppings.
Salt (2 teaspoons): Salt is essential for flavor and also helps control the yeast, ensuring a steady, even rise.
Olive Oil (¼ cup): This adds richness, flavor, and tenderness to the dough, creating a more delicious and pliable crust.

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Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, instant yeast, and sugar. Stir and let it sit for about 5 minutes until slightly foamy
In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour and salt
Add olive oil to the yeast mixture, then gradually stir in the flour mixture until a shaggy dough forms
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead briefly for 3-5 minutes until it comes together
Grease the mixing bowl with olive oil, place the dough in it, cover with a towel, and let it rest for 15-20 minutes
Divide the dough to make two 12-inch pizzas, shape, top with desired toppings, and bake at 450°F for 12-15 minutes

Notes

For extra crispiness, preheat your pizza stone or baking sheet before adding the pizza.

Customize the dough by adding herbs or using whole wheat flour.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 225 kcal
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 580mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 0.7g
Unsaturated Fat: 4.3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 39g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 0mg